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Wednesday, 26 July 2017

When you have high-quality silicone and thermoplastic extrusion tubing requirements, we understand your high performance expectations. From simple ID / OD tubing to multi-lumen extrusion with tight tolerances, FMI and MEDRON are well-positioned to handle it all. Our robust quality system and state-of-the-art equipment ensure the highest quality, while our closed-loop control system allows for in-line statistical process control (SPC) and efficient processing. As always, we work as your partner every step of the way — leveraging our deep expertise in medical contract manufacturing to meet your specific needs.

Able Electropolishing, a leader in the electropolishing industry, teamed up with Swiss Precision Machining Inc., to test the effectiveness of passivation vs. electropolishing on corrosion resistance of machined 303 stainless steel components.

Electropolishing is often referred to as a “reverse plating” process. Electrochemical in nature, electropolishing uses a combination of rectified current and a blended chemical electrolyte bath to remove flaws from the surface of a metal part.

Until recently, there was little up-to-date research about adhesives that could be used with Eastman Tritan™ copolyester. By collaborating with Henkel Corporation, whose LOCTITE® adhesive continues to be tested at the industry’s most comprehensive ISO 10993 biocompatibility standards, Eastman was able to determine which combination of resins and adhesives could help optimize a manufacturer’s assembly process. Results proved that Tritan, together with LOCTITE® adhesives, provides improved process efficiency for a wide range of medical devices.

Lubricant selection may be the answer. As automotive environemnts become increasingly extreme, finding a lubricant that can withstand the rising temperatures and harsh conditions over an extended period is critical to optimal vehicle performance.

One of the most common applications for electropolishing is to enhance corrosion resistance on a wide variety of metal alloys, specifically stainless steel. Electropolishing is quickly becoming a replacement process for a long established treatment: Passivation. Passivation is a chemical process that has been used for years to help restore contaminated stainless steel to original corrosion specifications.